Swinton will play one of the mysterious heads of an academy, in a story which flirts with rituals, witchcraft and even murder.

Suspiria is a remake of Dario Argento's classic 1977 horror film about a young ballet dancer who uncovers sinister secrets in a prestigious academy. It will also feature Chloe Grace Moretz, Fifty Shades' Dakota Johnson, and original star Jessica Harper.